CLOSE TO THE EDGE

A fantastic musical work and a genuine artistic statement. It is difficult to find fault with any of the three tracks on offer here. The opener and title track runs the gamut of emotions as well as featuring great musicianship from each member. For me the highlight is the organ interlude in the middle of the track...simply awesome. The other tracks are also of an extremely high standard, "And you, and I" contains so many memorable vocal hooks...a very infectious piece of music. Siberian Khatru the albums closer, continues the high compositional standard with Steve Howe delivering, in my opinion, some of his finest riffs/melodies.

You owe it to yourself to own this album, a thoroughly deserved 5 star rating.